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March 3rd, 2013 the third Sunday of Lent.
Jesus, this week we really need the staying power of the Holy Spirit.
We need His consistancy and His perserverance.
Some of us are getting tired of Lent and the changes that we are trying to make.
We see failure and not gain, we want to relax and enjoy, and have fun in life.
How quickly we forget, oh! Jesus, that only in You, and You alone, will we ever
have real joy and peace in our hearts.
We really want to be religious, but the trials and tribulations of the world are
very demanding, and our responsibilities are always there to remind us of our life.
Jesus, give us the grace to see beyond the present, and see the unsurpassing glory
to come, when we enter into Your heavenly kingdom.
Let us kow in our hearts that this glory will last forever and ever.
Let us realize that we are really just pilgrims on the highway to heaven, and give
us the continual aids and graces, that we need to make this journey to our heavenly
home land.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE VIEW FROM THE CROSS
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"I want you to remember this..." -1 Corinthians 10:1
When you're talking with Jesus, it seems like He's always changing the subject to repentance. You
might mention how tragic the destruction of the Twin Towers was (see Lk 13:4). Jesus somehow
maneuvers the conversation to our need to reform (see Lk 13:4-5). You might mention to Him how
pretty your Church building looks (see Mk 13:1ff). But Jesus turns the conversation into the need
to be watchful and on guard against tragedy and sin. You're hard at work, and Jesus talks about
reforming your life (Mt 4:17). Why is repentance always on the tip of His tongue?
The answer to this question lies in trying to put yourself into Jesus' sandals. Imagine walking
around for at least three years knowing that you would stretch out your hands and have them nailed
to a cross so that others would repent. Picture yourself tied to a pillar and being cruelly
whipped until you pass out - to pay the penalty for other people's sins. Imagine hanging in
excruciating agony in place of people who could care less whether they sin or not. Now imagine
having a heart of passionate love for each person who has no interest in repentance. You're
getting a glimpse of Jesus' perspective on the importance of repentance.
If you had to suffer all this, you'd change the subject too. You wouldn't want even one person to
lose their soul if you had suffered that much so they could be saved. Be like Jesus and "proclaim
this theme: 'Reform your lives!' " (Mt 4:17)
Prayer: Jesus, may Your death never be in vain for anyone. I will spend my life leading others to
You and to repentance.
Promise: "He pardons all your iniquities, He heals all your ills." -Ps 103:3
Praise: Praise Jesus, obedient Son of the Father, and risen Lord!
Monday MASS HEALING
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"If the prophet had told you to do something extraordinary, would you not have done it?" -2 Kings 5:13
Tuesday GOOD REPORTING
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"When his fellow servants saw what had happened they were badly shaken, and went to their master
to report the whole incident." -Matthew 18:31
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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GIFT-LISTS
"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." -1 Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in Church
communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace, called
charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who receives them,
and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly rich source of grace
for the vitality of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body of Christ
(The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 24).
Pope John Paul II has also taught: "The Spirit of Jesus, received by the humble and docile
heart of the believer, brings about the flourishing of Christian moral life and the witness
of holiness amid the great variety of vocations, gifts, responsibilities, conditions and life
situations. As Novatian once pointed out - here expressing the authentic faith of the Church - it
is the Holy Spirit 'who confirmed the hearts and minds of the disciples, who revealed the
mysteries of the Gospel, who shed upon them the light of things divine. Strengthened by his gift,
they did not fear either prisons or chains for the name of the Lord; indeed they even trampled
upon the powers and torments of the world, armed and strengthened by him, having in themselves
the gifts which this same Spirit bestows and directs like jewels to the Church, the Bride of
Christ. It is in fact he who raises up prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, guides
tongues, works wonders and healings, accomplishes miracles, grants the discernment of spirits,
assigns governance, inspires counsels, distributes and harmonizes every other charismatic gift'
" (The Splendor of Truth, 108).
The Lord commands us to .................
A Prophetic Lent
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As we imitate Jesus' 40-day fast and prepare to renew our baptismal promises on Easter Sunday,
the Lord calls us to intensify our reading of His word. In this Lent, I invite you to ask for and
accept the grace to read through all the prophets of the Old Testament except Isaiah.
(We encourage you to read the prophet, Isaiah, during Advent). The following arrangement will
help you. As you read the Lord's prophetic word, you will repent deeply and have the springtime
of your life in the Spirit.
Third Sunday of Lent Ez. 22:1-24:27
Mon. of 3rd week of Lent Ez. 25:1-29:16
Tues. of 3rd week of Lent Ez. 29:17-32:32
Wed. of 3rd week of Lent Ez. 33:1-37:28
Thurs. of 3rd week of Lent Ez. 38:1-42:20
Fri. of 3rd week of Lent Ez. 43:1-45:25
Sat. of 3rd week of Lent Ez. 46:1-48:35
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For the kingdom of Christ. Amen.
(Anonymous, 3/2/2013 9:34:54 PM)
For a special intention. Amen.
(Anonymous, 3/2/2013 9:33:57 PM)
Please pray for immediate healing for Carl and Stephen. Carl is having terrible back pain and
Stephen is having chest pains. Please pray for their immediate recovery in the Name of Jesus.
Thank you for praying.
(Anonymous, United States, 3/2/2013 8:54:07 PM)
Richard Pinches has been diagnosed with a severe infection in his lungs and was hospitalized
about five weeks ago. I ask that you would pray over Richard. Thanks and God bless you.
(beckJonathan A., 3/2/2013 8:32:46 PM)
Please pray for God's protection and His blessings for Stephen, Marian, Carl, Robert, Florence
and Frank. Asking this in the Holy Name of Jesus and in gratitude for all blessings received.
Thank you for your prayers. God Bless all who pray at this website.
(Anonymous, Pennsylvania, 3/2/2013 5:40:44 PM)
Heavenly Father Thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
along with our work.,Your the most powerful and doctor of all pains.help us cure all my pains
nd cough we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 3/2/2013 3:23:25 PM)
For St. Anthony. Amen.
(Anonymous, 3/2/2013 3:19:42 PM)
Let us pray to St. Anthony, patron of loss items and ask for his intercession for all who have
lost their Faith.
(Ken, Texas, 3/2/2013 2:22:23 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
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Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FAITH AND CHARITY
"THE GREATEST WORK OF CHARITY"
It is important ... to remember that the greatest work of charity is evangelization, which is
the "ministry of the word".
A LENTEN INVITATION
Lent invites us, through the traditional practices of the Christian life, to nourish our faith
by careful and extended listening to the word of God and by receiving the sacraments, and at
the same time to grow in charity and in love for God and neighbor, not least through the
specific practices of fasting, penance and almsgiving.
"A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY"
The celebration of Lent, in the context of the Year of Faith, offers us a valuable opportunity
to meditate on the relationship between faith and charity: between believing in God - the God
of Jesus Christ -and love, which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and which guides us on the
path of devotion to God and others.
(Source: Message for Lent, 10/15/12)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· Women's Retreat (Mar 9)
· Intercession and Healing (Apr 12-14)
· Lifestyle in the Spirit with Pentecost Picnic (May 17-19)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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